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ConditionName

Folate deficiency

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

No neurology

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Megaloblastic anemia: ↑MCV;
Check RBC folate;

↑LDH ↑indirect bilirubin;
↓reticulocyte count;
↑Homocysteine;

RiskFactors

Pregnancy;
Eczema;
Alcoholics;
Dialysis;
Medication: methotrexate, phenytoin, trimethoprim;
Sickle cells anemia;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

If you give B12 – anemia better, but neurologic symptoms will stay if you also have folate deficiency;

ProgressionFromCondition

Decrease dietary intake;
Dietary deficiency (goat milk, no folate, iron, B12);
Sickle cells anemia;
Psoriasis, any kind of cells loss;
Medication related: phenytoin, sulfa drugs, methotrexate;

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/nutritional-disorders/vitamin-deficiency-dependency-and-toxicity/folate-deficiency